So are you saying that anyone who hasn't taken a course from ABC or another training school is automatically an uneducted trainer? That's a pretty big blanket statement. You're basicly implying that it's impossible to find a great trainer to apprentice under, and I assure you it's far from impossible.
Again, I'm not attacking YOU and I'd appreciate the same respect in return. I don't think that's too much to ask.
Again, I'm not attacking YOU and I'd appreciate the same respect in return. I don't think that's too much to ask.
I would have been happy to discuss this program with you or anyone who either wanted information or knew first hand what it was about but all you wanted to do was argue against the value of something you know nothing about. I do think that it is unwise to seek out a trainer as a potential mentor when you're someone who is clearly is in the beginning stages of a career path. There are trainers here in my city who from the standpoint of a perspective apprentice would appear to be very successful. Many such trainers routinely use chin slaps, knees to the chest, lip pinches and alpha rolls ...among other totally unnecessary abusive "methods". There needs to be some standard of conduct so that these people are forced out or encouraged to evolve. Anyone can throw up a sign and set up shop without more than "self proclaimed" expertise. Gosh, look at Cesar Milan. There are few industries that allow such a cavalier approach. I would think that you, as a trainer, would be happy to see regulations at least in their infancy for the safety of dogs and owners and the credibility, conduct and ethics of trainers. I still don't have a clue why you wanted to argue about a course that you've never taken or why you would give advise to someone without being properly versed on your subject.
Oh, and just to be clear, I may take another course/certification if the opportunity and challenge presents itself...as I whole heartedly believe that one never knows it all. Another problem with trainers who believe that they don't need to become certified (something that will someday be mandatory) is that they DO miss out on current information in this ever changing industry.